Van is a studying ECE at NZTC. She was born in Fiji, moved to NZ at just one year of age, and has lived in Henderson ever since. She has one younger brother, and she loves cooking and reading. Van has recently discovered her passion for ECE and can’t wait to learn more about the profession.
Read MoreYuan has completed a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) and in 2022 completed Master of Education Practice at Auckland University. Yuan is a fully registered teacher and came to New Zealand from China in 2016. Family and relationships are at the heart of everything Yuan does. She is passionate about working with children and playing an active role in the early learning years of growth and development. In her spare time Yuan enjoys catching up with family and friends, music, dance, photography and hiking.
Read MoreAna was born in Fiji and moved to NZ when she was 4 years of age with her parents. She is currently studying PGDip in Health Science, majoring in Psychology. Ana is also a contracted international netball player currently playing for Fiji. She represented Fiji at the Netball world youth cup in 2017 & 2023. Teaching in ECE brings Ana joy knowing she is able to make positive impacts on children’s development and their learning journeys.
Read MoreSteph started working in Piwaka in January 2024 before joining the Huia Team in July 2024. Steph has been a nanny for 6 years with the same family and an Education Worker for 3 years working in centres in West Auckland. In her spare time Steph enjoys fishing and hanging out with her cat and partner.
Read MoreHeleana started working in Piwaka in July 2023 as a reliever before joining the Huia Team in January 2024. Heleana has two and a half years previous experience working with infants. Her goal as a Kaiako is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where tamariki are able to always have a sense of well-being and belonging.
Read MorePei-Pei is a highly experienced teacher, having taught infants and toddlers since 2011, when she moved here from Taiwan. She believes each child is a ‘unique seed’ and as a kaiako she waters them with love, respect, care, trust and playfulness. She is also a mother of two daughters. Pei-Pei enjoys watching movies and swimming in her free time.
Read MoreJing holds a Graduate Diploma ECE and is provisionally registered. Jing has a deep love for tamariki because each one is like an angel, unique and different. Respect and trust are at the core of her philosophy.
Jing has an eight-year-old daughter, and has been living in New Zealand for five years. They love this country—the scenery is beautiful, and the people are incredibly kind and friendly.
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